在线
在线直播
混合动力
站点
PC: Windows 10或更高版本 | Mac: 3个最新版本的Mac OS | 笔记 | |
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处理器 | AMD或英特尔双核1GHz | 英特尔酷睿系列(至少1.1GHz时钟速度)或苹果M系列 | Tablets and Chromebooks are *NOT* recommend. |
内存 | 4GB | 4GB | |
存储 | 64 gb固态硬盘 | 120 gb固态硬盘 | |
屏幕分辨率 | 1366x768 | 1366x768 | |
内置或远程网络摄像头 | Required (available for purchase in the 大学店) | Required (available for purchase in the 大学店) | |
网络 | 无线网络能够 | 无线网络能够 | |
互联网 | 2 mbps | 2 mbps | *不建议*连接卫星. |
办公套件 | Office 365/2021 is available free to students. | Office 365/2021 is available free to students. | Microsoft Access is *NOT* available for Mac OS. |
屏幕阅读器 | JAWS或NVDA | 画外音 |
计算机知识
You need to have a basic knowledge of computer and 互联网 skills in order to be successful in an online course. 以下是一些你需要的技能:
- Knowledge of terminology, such as browser, ISP, application, etc.
- Understanding of basic computer hardware and software; ability to perform computer operations, 如:
- 使用键盘和鼠标
- Managing files and folders: save, name, copy, move, backup, rename, delete, check properties
- Software installation, security and virus protection
- Using software applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and email clients
- Knowledge of copying and pasting, spell-checking, and saving files in different formats
- 发送和下载附件
- 网络技能(连接), 访问, using browsers) and the ability to perform online re搜索 using various 搜索 engines and library databases.
- 能够使用在线沟通工具, 例如email(创建), 发送, 收到, 回复, 打印, 发送/接收附件), 讨论区(阅读, 搜索, 帖子, 回复, 按照线程), 聊天, 和使者.
阅读和写作技能
You need to have strong reading skills and be able to communicate effectively through writing. Most of the material in the online environment will come from textbooks and written lectures. 在线 students communicate through such text-based tools, 如电子邮件, 论坛, 聊天和即时消息.
自我激励
While online courses can offer more flexibility in scheduling, they require more self-discipline and independence than on-campus courses. Some students may miss face-to-face interaction with an instructor and peers. 在网络环境中, you have to be able to work on tasks on your own and be self-disciplined in order to follow the class schedule and meet deadlines.
时间的承诺
在线 classes take as much time as regular on-campus classes. You need to set aside sufficient time for study. Plan to spend at least as much time working on the assignments and studying as you would with a traditional course. Note that some students report spending even more time on online classes than on traditional ones. The time that you need to devote to a 3-credit course will be approximately 12 hours a week.
时间管理
Even though you may not have to "be" in class on a specific day and time, you still have to follow the course schedule provided by your instructor. You are still required to "show up" and participate actively.
You need to log in to your courses at least three to four times per week in order to keep up with the content flow, 完成作业, follow discussions and communicate with your classmates and instructor. Some courses may even require you to log in every day.
Never wait until the last minute to complete your assignments. One of the major reasons for failing online classes is procrastination. Make sure to set aside specific time on a regular basis to participate in your course. 安排特定的时间登录和学习.
主动学习
在线学生必须是积极的学习者, self-starters who are not afraid to ask questions when they do not understand. 因为你的教练看不到你, you need to "speak up" right away if you have problems and be as specific as possible. Remember that your instructor is not the only source of information. Most of the time you will be able to 帖子 your question in the discussion forum and your classmates will help you as well. 如果你有技术上的困难, problems understanding course content or difficulty meeting the deadline, 立即联系你的教练.